When you live so close to a city known for its wonderful cuisine such as Charleston, you're bound to reap the benefits with wonderful restaurants of your own!

 

Chez Fish Bistro

Ocean-fresh seafood elevated with a French flair. Land specials are available daily but most dishes come from the sea. Reservations suggested.
3966 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy
P. 843-768-0753

El Mercadito

Authentic Mexican specialties including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and flautas. Daily specials and large mugs of beer and margaritas finish out the selections.
3575 Maybank Highway
P. 843-559-7216

Fat Hen

French-inspired Southern fare including seared duck, braised chicken, a quiche of the day, and salmon bearnaise.
3140 Maybank Highway
P. 843-559-9090
www.thefathen.com

Gilligan's Steamer & Raw Bar

Local seafood, domestic wild-caught shrimp, chicken, steak, pasta, and hush puppies.
160 Main Road
P. 843-766-2244

Haulover Creek Bar & Grill

This casual eatery located in the new clubhouse at Oak Point Golf Course overlooks Haulover Creek and the 18th green. Children's menus are available.
Oak Point Golf Club
P. 843-266-1596

Hege's

Cocktails and wonderful French-inspired cuisine, simply prepared with fresh seasonal products.
275 Gardeners Circle, Freshfields Village
P. 843-768-0035

Island Soul Food Cafe

Southern soul food. Biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, and fried fish.
3157 East Maybank Highway
P. 843-559-0404

J.B.'s Smokehouse

Barbecued ribs, pork, and chicken are the delectable draw, cooked for hours over hickory and applewood. Sandwiches and combo plates appeal to diners with smaller appetites, while big eaters revel in the buffet, which not only includes barbecue but everything from butter beans to okra gumbo, collard greens, and sweet potatoes.
3406 Maybank Highway
P. 843-557-0426

Java Java

Get wired with Italian-style espresso, gourmet chocolate, breakfast pastries and sandwiches, paninis, chicken salad, and wireless internet access. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Village Green.
375 Gardeners Circle, Freshfields Village
P. 843-243-0222

Newton Farms

Inspired by open-air European markets, with a subtle sprinkling of Southern hospitality. Specializes in everything from fresh local produce to Kobe beef to vintage Merlots.
515 Freshfields Drive, Freshfields Village
P. 843-243-FARM

Pizzeria Venti

Authentic Italian pizza, pasta, and a variety of salads, appetizers, and desserts.
125 Village Green Lane, Freshfields Village
P. 843-768-3684

The Hickory Hawg

All wood-cooked Lexington, NC-style barbecue. Homemade hash and banana pudding. Barbecue chicken and baby-back ribs.
2770 Maybank Highway
P. 843-557-1121

Vincent's Drug Store & Soda Fountain

An old-fashioned drug store featuring its very own lunch counter, prescription drugs, and apothecary. The soda fountain has classic sodas and malts, along with breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, wraps, and all manner of ice cream concoctions.
110 Planted Row Lane, Freshfields Village
P. 843-243-0007